I think I might be getting Carpal Tunnel

**Jayelin** · 08-06-2006, 03:52 AM

I've already had three surgeries on my right wrist for a volar ganglion cyst, the May of '03, Oct. '03. and Oct. '04.

I have had problems with nerve damage and numbness/tingling before, but this is paired with a stiffness, it's a lot of numbness/tingling in the palm of the hand, joint with the thumb, and through the wrist. It gets irritated by typing, but I work in front of a computer all day.

Any other ideas or should I give my wrist surgeon a buzz and check out what he thinks? I just switched insurance, so I don't want to hit them with a bunch of claims in my first year (I'm getting a procedure done this Sept. on something completely different), or else they'll think I'm a bad risk and give me a huge rateup next year.

So, I doubt I'll do anything about it, but does anyone have any ideas?

**Peaked_18** · 08-06-2006, 04:14 AM

I was going to say something else, but not in your situation. That sucks

**Sholiz** · 08-06-2006, 04:58 AM

Here's an article from MSU nerds ... might inform you of a few things.

http://www.cse.msu.edu/facility/avoid-ct.php

**NYCmitch25** · 08-06-2006, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayelin

I have had problems with nerve damage and numbness/tingling before, but this is paired with a stiffness, it's a lot of numbness/tingling in the palm of the hand, joint with the thumb, and through the wrist. It gets irritated by typing, but I work in front of a computer all day.

It could go away. Is it an option to quit your job and find something else less demaning on the wrists? Some ppl find comfort in the wrist guards or repositioning the keyboard mouse chair etc. ergonomic
get a pt referal from ur doc.

You should be performing stretching to the wrist every hour or 2. 30 reps per wrist. icing for 20 mins. I dont have time now to put up some examples. pt would give u this

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Originally Posted by Jayelin

Any other ideas or should I give my wrist surgeon a buzz and check out what he thinks? I just switched insurance, so I don't want to hit them with a bunch of claims in my first year (I'm getting a procedure done this Sept. on something completely different), or else they'll think I'm a bad risk and give me a huge rateup next year.

well...surgeons love doing surgery. thats how they make there living. u will get a narrow minded view. the procedure is effect but at your age i would consinder other options first. its same day surgery giving radial nerver more room
issurance companies make me sick. the descisions they make about ppls lives r crimminal & thet should be thrown in jail.

**Jayhawkk** · 08-06-2006, 01:35 PM

I was told mine was a possible nerve or capillary issue. I get cold/numbing in my feet and hands but with yours being only in one hand I guess that wouldn't be it.

**Jayelin** · 08-06-2006, 03:49 PM

This is my career, and the company will be mostly mine within the next 5 years, so changing jobs really isn't an option. I do a lot of stretching and massage on my wrist/hand. It also might just be that I've been pushing it a lot lately, and keep attempting to do pushups, when I know I shouldn't. My right hand only bends backwards about 45 degrees instead of 90 like it should.

**NYCmitch25** · 08-06-2006, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayelin

This is my career, and the company will be mostly mine within the next 5 years, so changing jobs really isn't an option. I do a lot of stretching and massage on my wrist/hand. It also might just be that I've been pushing it a lot lately, and keep attempting to do pushups, when I know I shouldn't. My right hand only bends backwards about 45 degrees instead of 90 like it should.

I would seek a Physical Therapist referral. I would also find a good sports Ortho discuss options. The surgery is very common. IT manager i know got it done and is really pleased.

**DarkFalcon** · 08-07-2006, 01:41 AM

Switch mouse hands, that's what I do when I start getting tingling or numbness. Every week change back and forth.

08-06-2006, 03:52 AM	#1
Jayelin IronMass Vip Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 791 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 28	I think I might be getting Carpal Tunnel I've already had three surgeries on my right wrist for a volar ganglion cyst, the May of '03, Oct. '03. and Oct. '04. I have had problems with nerve damage and numbness/tingling before, but this is paired with a stiffness, it's a lot of numbness/tingling in the palm of the hand, joint with the thumb, and through the wrist. It gets irritated by typing, but I work in front of a computer all day. Any other ideas or should I give my wrist surgeon a buzz and check out what he thinks? I just switched insurance, so I don't want to hit them with a bunch of claims in my first year (I'm getting a procedure done this Sept. on something completely different), or else they'll think I'm a bad risk and give me a huge rateup next year. So, I doubt I'll do anything about it, but does anyone have any ideas? __________________ George Orwell was double plus right.

08-06-2006, 04:58 AM	#3
Sholiz Soldier In Progress Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,431 Recipes: 3 Rep Power: 230	Here's an article from MSU nerds ... might inform you of a few things. http://www.cse.msu.edu/facility/avoid-ct.php __________________ You hear me before you see me, I got King Kong in the trunk

08-06-2006, 01:35 PM	#5
Jayhawkk Nutraplanet Rep Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,106 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 44	I was told mine was a possible nerve or capillary issue. I get cold/numbing in my feet and hands but with yours being only in one hand I guess that wouldn't be it. __________________ Nutraplanet.com for all your supplement needs! ------------------------------ Hangin's too good for 'em! BURNIN'S too good for 'em! They should be ripped into itsy-bitsy little pieces and BURIED ALIVE!

08-06-2006, 03:49 PM	#6
Jayelin IronMass Vip Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 791 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 28	This is my career, and the company will be mostly mine within the next 5 years, so changing jobs really isn't an option. I do a lot of stretching and massage on my wrist/hand. It also might just be that I've been pushing it a lot lately, and keep attempting to do pushups, when I know I shouldn't. My right hand only bends backwards about 45 degrees instead of 90 like it should. __________________ George Orwell was double plus right.

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08-06-2006, 04:14 AM	#2
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	I was going to say something else, but not in your situation. That sucks

08-07-2006, 01:41 AM	#8
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Switch mouse hands, that's what I do when I start getting tingling or numbness. Every week change back and forth.